How does inflammation help the body fight off further infection? Inflammation keeps harmful substances away from healthy cells.
Inflammation triggers the production of white blood cells.
O Inflammation drops the pH of blood.
Inflammation raises the pH of blood.

Inflammation keeps harmful substances away from healthy cells.

Explanation:

Inflammation happens as a response when an injury or infection is caused in the body. It is a response which the body provides as protection. The immune system sends its cells to the infection part which later causes inflammation.  The cells come together in the infected area and help in clearing the infection caused. Inflammation is a signal that the white blood cells are attacking and producing substances as a response towards the immune system.

a. decomposes use carbon from dead organisms as fuel for cellular respiration, returning carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere.